Jets notes: Babin on board

The Jets agreed to terms Wednesday on a two-year deal with well-traveled defensive end Jason Babin to help bolster their pass rush. Babin, who was released by Jacksonville in June, has 62.5 sacks in a 10-year career.

He also has played for Houston, Seattle, Kansas City and Philadelphia.

"You can’t have enough pass rushers," coach Rex Ryan said. "The thing about Jason is the way he plays. As a coach, you shouldn’t have to teach effort. He is a relentless guy."

Babin, 34, had 7.5 sacks last season for the Jaguars. He voided the final two years of his contract and became a free agent, but soon re-signed with the Jaguars before being released after minicamp. Babin visited the Jets’ complex in Florham Park earlier this week.

Babin likely would be used as a situational pass rusher by the Jets, and could provide insurance if edge-rushing linebacker Antwan Barnes isn’t able to fully recover from a season-ending knee injury suffered in October 2013. Barnes didn’t practice during the spring and was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list Wednesday.

Babin "is a guy who has great pass-rushing abilities, so it’s going to help us out on third downs or whenever the guy’s in there," defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson said.

Briefs

The Jets exercised a 2015 option on Wilkerson during the off-season, but still haven’t given the rising star the long-term deal he wants. But the fourth-year pro said, "Holding out was never an option for me. I’m one of the leaders on this team. That wouldn’t be a good thing to do." … TE Jeff Cumberland was excused from reporting Wednesday. He said on Twitter he was attending the funeral of a family member. He is expected to report today. The Jets will have their first practice of the summer today at 10 a.m.